Scots raise more than £1m for Venezuela earthquake appeal - EUROPE SAYS
DEC charities and their local partners are continuing to work around the clock to reach people with shelter, water, food, and medical care, it said. Adjoa Andoh, actress and international rescue committee. . .
DEC charities and their local partners are continuing to work around the clock to reach people with shelter, water, food, and medical care, it said. Adjoa Andoh, actress and international rescue committee ambassador who fronted the launch of the fundraising appeal, said: “The generosity of the British public is astonishing. “Your kindness is already making an incredible difference to the lives of people in despair through your support of the DEC charities, including the International Rescue Committee, who, with your help, are working tirelessly in the aftermath of the earthquakes. “Thank you to every person who has donated to the appeal so far – without you we would struggle, with you we can bring hope. ”Resident Kerli Faria takes a break amid the rubble while searching for her nephews at a building that collapsed during the earthquakes that struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) (Image: AP)Read More:First MinisterJohn Swinneysaid: “My heart goes out to everyone affected by the terrible earthquakes in Venezuela. The effects have been catastrophic on the local population, the damage is enormous, and the loss of life is unbearable. “For all of these reasons, theScottish Governmenthas made a contribution of £250,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Venezuela, and I would encourage everyone in Scotland to try and make a contribution of whatever amount you can to help to support those who have been so badly affected. “That assistance will support with shelter, it will support people with clothing and with food, and to try to rebuild their lives after such a catastrophe. So, if you can, please visitdec. org. ukand make whatever contribution you can, and together we must stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela who have been so badly affected by these earthquakes. ”Tags:ConflictsVenezuela